Iraq Holidays
Iraq Public Holidays
Searching for the national holidays in Iraq? All public holidays in Iraq are treated like Sundays. This means that most of the Iraq employees have a day off and all schools are closed on these office holidays. If you are planning a trip to Iraq and want to know what the national and regional holidays are, check the details in the tables below.
List of Official Holidays in Iraq for Year 2020
| # | Date | Holiday Name | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | Wednesday | |
| 2 | Iraqi Army Day | Monday | |
| 3 | Eid Norooz | Saturday | |
| 4 | Baghdad Liberation Day | Thursday | |
| 5 | Labour Day | Friday | |
| 6 | Eid al-Fitr | Sunday | |
| 7 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Monday | |
| 8 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Tuesday | |
| 9 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Wednesday | |
| 10 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Thursday | |
| 11 | Republic Day | Tuesday | |
| 12 | Eid Al-Adha | Friday | |
| 13 | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | Saturday | |
| 14 | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | Sunday | |
| 15 | Eid Al-Adha | Monday | |
| 16 | Islamic New Year | Thursday | |
| 17 | Ashura | Saturday | |
| 18 | Independence Day | Saturday | |
| 19 | Mawlid al-Nabi | Thursday | |
| 20 | Victory Day | Thursday | |
| 21 | Christmas | Friday |
List of Official Holidays in Iraq for Year 2021
| # | Date | Holiday Name | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | Friday | |
| 2 | Eid Norooz | Sunday | |
| 3 | Baghdad Liberation Day | Friday | |
| 4 | Labour Day | Saturday | |
| 5 | Eid Al Fitr | Thursday | |
| 6 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Friday | |
| 7 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday Holiday | Saturday | |
| 8 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Sunday | |
| 9 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Monday | |
| 10 | Iraqi Army Day | Tuesday | |
| 11 | Republic Day | Wednesday | |
| 12 | Eid Al-Adha | Tuesday | |
| 13 | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | Wednesday | |
| 14 | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | Thursday | |
| 15 | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | Friday | |
| 16 | Islamic New Year | Tuesday | |
| 17 | Ashura | Thursday | |
| 18 | Independence Day | Sunday | |
| 19 | Mawlid al-Nabi | Tuesday | |
| 20 | Victory Day | Friday | |
| 21 | Christmas | Saturday |
